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The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from sanctioning MultiChoice Nigeria Limited following its recent increase in the DStv and GOtv subscription rates. Justice James Omotosho gave the order after an ex-parte motion moved by Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, counsel to MultiChoice.…

Nigerian artistes have generated over N58 billion on Spotify in 2024, according to the online music streaming platform. Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy revealed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. She highlighted the growing global impact of Nigerian music and the increasing earnings of local artistes…

ConcisedailyNews – Access Bank PLC (Access Bank), a leading African bank, has received the IFC EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its banking headquarters, called Access Tower, located in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EDGE Green Building certification program, supported by the Japan Government in…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has dismissed information on social media regarding the withdrawal of subsidy for Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs The Agency explained that the claim that ARV drugs will now cost N250,000 per dose with patients required to pay N500,000 monthly, is completely false and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Electronic Assets Register to enhance transparency in the management of public funds and improve the tracking and accessibility of national assets. Speaking at the official launch on Thursday, the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, explained that the initiative…

The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior media executives who…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognizes Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognizing Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an…

The Federal Government has solicited the support of religious leaders to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Tuesday when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius…